Strasbourg travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Strasbourg, Grand Est, France.
Alsatian cooking in Strasbourg is built on pork, sauerkraut, river fish, onions, Munster cheese and Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer wines. Winstub meals cost roughly €25-65 (about $29-75 USD), while the city also holds Michelin-starred tables such as Au Crocodile and Umami. Prices use 1 EUR = 1.15 USD.
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Restaurants by cuisine
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Food tours & tastings in Strasbourg
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Tarte flambée
Thin crisp dough topped with fromage blanc, onions and lardons, served in winstubs and tarte flambée restaurants.
Price: Price varies by restaurant
Bretzel
Salted Alsatian pretzel sold by bakeries across the Grande Île.
Price: Price varies by bakery
Pain d'épices
Alsatian gingerbread, sold as slices or gift boxes.
Price: Price varies by shop
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Christkindelsmärik (Strasbourg Christmas Market)
Historic Christmas market held on Place Broglie since 1871, part of about eight themed markets across the historic centre; free entry.
Hours: 25 November to 24 December 2026; chalets about 11:00-20:00 on weekdays and 21:00 at weekends (2026 guide; earlier editions 11:30-21:00).
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Reserve winstubs and starred tables ahead, particularly for dinner and during the Christmas market period.
Many traditional kitchens serve lunch until about 14:00-14:30 and dinner from 18:00-19:00; arrive on time.
A choucroute garnie or baeckeoffe is a large portion and often suits sharing.
Order Alsace white wine by the glass or in a pitcher (pichet) as the house pour.
Menus often list offal (presskopf, tête de veau); ask the server for alternatives if unsure.
Service is included in the bill in France; rounding up is optional.
- Vegetarian
- Alsatian menus are meat-heavy; vegetarians find the best choice at Vélicious (plant-based) and in vegetarian tarte flambée toppings such as onion or Munster.
- Vegan
- Vélicious (43 Rue Geiler) is 100 percent plant-based; PUR etc. and La Bouture are listed as fully vegan canteens by TableJourney.
- Gluten free
- Mama Bubbele offers gluten-free tarte flambée; traditional bretzels, kougelhopf and baeckeoffe dough contain gluten.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Street food Tarte flambée and bakery snacks about €8-15 (about $9-17 USD); The People averages about €15 (about $17 USD) per person, Note Plant-based cafes such as Vélicious are an inexpensive option | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |